Events
This page has important information you will need for up and coming Ngāti Apakura events. The video footage is of our haerenga prior to our reconciliation that we had in Te Awamutu.
Scroll down for the events in our event calendar.
Scroll down for the events in our event calendar.
Whakamaumahara Commemoration Day 21 February 2025
Program for the day
5 - 5.30am Arrive and park via Cambridge Road5.45am - Assemble at the Kohatu - corner of Puahue & Rangiaowhia Rd, Tau ki Tua6.00am - Karakia led by Ngaati Apakura Kaumaatua and Haahi7.15am - Parakuihi, breakfast at Rangiaowhia HallMove to 61 Rangiaowhia Rd8.00am Karakia timatanga / powhiri8.45am - Kapa ti, kai-a-noa Puke Karanga Paihau - Te Reinga9.00am - Runanaga Aspirations korero9.45am - Kura arrival10am - Korero tuku iho korero10am - Haahi Katorika/Catholic Lithurgy at the Mission of the Holy Angels UrupaKorero o te Pou Whakamaumahara11am - Whakatau ki nga kura ki te Whenua11.15 - Kai hakari11.45 - Nga pukapuka presentations o nga Kuia, a Moepatu raua ko Kahu12.15 - Aspirations / Korero tuku ihoKura ka haere ki rohe, ki te kohatu, ki te St Pauls12.45 - Whakakapi korero1pm - Karakia whakamutunga o te ra
ParkingDue to the traffic management plan in place several roads will be closed from Mandeno Road to Puahue Road and from Hairini Road to Long Road.We recommend whaanau plan to travel early ensuring you arrive with plenty of time. Take the Cambridge Road turn into either Rangiaowhia or Mandeno Road. Any mobility restricted please park along Rangiaowhia Rd nearer the Kohatu on the corner with Puahue Rd, Tau ki Tua. Capable walkers please park in paddock between Mandeno Rd & St Pauls Church. For early arrivals, please avail yourself of a cuppa & amenities at Rangiaowhia Hall
ParkingDue to the traffic management plan in place several roads will be closed from Mandeno Road to Puahue Road and from Hairini Road to Long Road.We recommend whaanau plan to travel early ensuring you arrive with plenty of time. Take the Cambridge Road turn into either Rangiaowhia or Mandeno Road. Any mobility restricted please park along Rangiaowhia Rd nearer the Kohatu on the corner with Puahue Rd, Tau ki Tua. Capable walkers please park in paddock between Mandeno Rd & St Pauls Church. For early arrivals, please avail yourself of a cuppa & amenities at Rangiaowhia Hall
Apakura Ruunanga Trust AGM - 11am - 2pm, Saturday 13 July 2024
Manawatia Matariki - 6am, Saturday 29 June 2024
Reflecting, Remembering & Resting
6am : Hautapu Ceremony programMatariki Huihuinga & Kawemate - Kawemate - Kainga Hokia(161 year maumahara – from 15 July 1863 to 29 June 2024)Burial of Hautapu ashFlag Raising – Hohou I te Rongo7am: All invited to Matariki Breakfast at 61 Rangiaowhia Road
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Kaumatua hui - 27 March 2024
Kia ora e te Whaanau! Apologies for the late panui!
Nau mai haere mai ki te Apakura Kaumaatua hui planned for Wednesday 27 March 10am at Puurekireki Marae
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gifting of the whenua, 61 rangiaowhia road - 2 January 2024
We invite you to attend the Celebration and acknowledgement of gifting the whenua at 61 Rangiaowhia Road 2 January 2024
Maaku anoo e hanga i tooku nei whareKo ngaa pou o roto, he mahoe, he patate, ko te taahuuhuu he hinauMe whakatupu ki te hua o te rengarengaMe whakapakari ki te hua o te kawariki
Te Tongi aa Kingi Tawhiao
On the fourth of September, members of the Anglican Church Te Haahi Mihingare and Ngaati Apakura, gathered in historic Saint Paul’s Rangiaowhia to acknowledge their original association in the mid-nineteenth century, and also the tragic inability of Anglican Bishop George Augustus Selwyn to guarantee the protection of Ngaati Apakura non- combatants in the attack of 21 February 1864.
As a tangible expression of this acknowledgement, Te Hui Amorangi ki te Manawa o te Wheke and the Anglican Diocese of Waikato and Taranaki, as transitional owners of the land adjacent to Saint Paul’s, conveyed the formalities of a title deed transfer of 4.7 hectares at 61 Rangiaowhia Road to the Ngaati Apakura Runanga Trust. This is seen as a matter of restorative justice and partnership, thus supporting the long held vision of the tribe to develop again upon their ancestral lands of Rangiaowhia in their own capacity.
Ngaati Apakura would like to invite you to the acknowledgment and celebration of the gifting of this taonga on the 2 January 2024 at 61 Rangiaowhia Road.
Programme
Please RSVP to admin@ngatiapakura.co.nz let us know that you will be able to attend and feel welcome to bring your tents and camp.
Maaku anoo e hanga i tooku nei whareKo ngaa pou o roto, he mahoe, he patate, ko te taahuuhuu he hinauMe whakatupu ki te hua o te rengarengaMe whakapakari ki te hua o te kawariki
Te Tongi aa Kingi Tawhiao
On the fourth of September, members of the Anglican Church Te Haahi Mihingare and Ngaati Apakura, gathered in historic Saint Paul’s Rangiaowhia to acknowledge their original association in the mid-nineteenth century, and also the tragic inability of Anglican Bishop George Augustus Selwyn to guarantee the protection of Ngaati Apakura non- combatants in the attack of 21 February 1864.
As a tangible expression of this acknowledgement, Te Hui Amorangi ki te Manawa o te Wheke and the Anglican Diocese of Waikato and Taranaki, as transitional owners of the land adjacent to Saint Paul’s, conveyed the formalities of a title deed transfer of 4.7 hectares at 61 Rangiaowhia Road to the Ngaati Apakura Runanga Trust. This is seen as a matter of restorative justice and partnership, thus supporting the long held vision of the tribe to develop again upon their ancestral lands of Rangiaowhia in their own capacity.
Ngaati Apakura would like to invite you to the acknowledgment and celebration of the gifting of this taonga on the 2 January 2024 at 61 Rangiaowhia Road.
Programme
- Raise the hohou o te rongo flag 11am Powhiri
- White Canvas where Apakura descendants are invited to put their thumb print on Acknowledgement and celebration of the gifting of the whenua.
- Kapa haka
- Kai
Please RSVP to admin@ngatiapakura.co.nz let us know that you will be able to attend and feel welcome to bring your tents and camp.
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FIRST SINGLE RELEASE "APAKURA"
By OCeans Before Me
For the past year, Oceans Before Me has been actively engaged in a collaborative effort with our Apakura leaders, whanāu and kaumātua to create an album of waiata to share and tell the story of Apakura.Through the efforts of this enriching journey, it brings us immense joy to announce the release of their first single, "APAKURA" from their upcoming album. To commemorate this significant milestone, they have produced a music video that will be unveiled on the evening of Friday, August 11th, this very week. We extend a special invitation to all members of Apakura to join us for a private event where we will showcase the music video at Te Awamutu Regent Theatre, located at 235 Alexander Street, beginning at 2:30pm.
We sincerely hope that you can attend this exclusive occasion and relish in the experience of this collaborative creative endeavor. As a gesture of gratitude, we will be providing popcorn, kai, and refreshing beverages for your enjoyment.
May this artistic process serve as a catalyst for preserving the legacy of Apakura and inspire individuals to uplift and embody the intrinsic core values of our community.
We sincerely hope that you can attend this exclusive occasion and relish in the experience of this collaborative creative endeavor. As a gesture of gratitude, we will be providing popcorn, kai, and refreshing beverages for your enjoyment.
May this artistic process serve as a catalyst for preserving the legacy of Apakura and inspire individuals to uplift and embody the intrinsic core values of our community.
MĀNAWATIA A MATARIKI
DATE: Saturday 15 July 2023
APAKURA HAUTAPU: 5.30 am VENUE: 61 Rangiaowhia Road, Te Awamutu
MATARIK MUSIC FESTIVAL: 9.30am - 3pmVENUE: Kihikihi Domain 13 Oliver Street Kihikihi
APAKURA HAUTAPU: 5.30 am VENUE: 61 Rangiaowhia Road, Te Awamutu
MATARIK MUSIC FESTIVAL: 9.30am - 3pmVENUE: Kihikihi Domain 13 Oliver Street Kihikihi
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Hautapu cancelled
Panui to cancel Hautapu 2023,
After having viewed the site today, we have checked the whenua and determined that it is not suitable for any events to be held on site. After consulting with Kaumatua, we as acting Kaitiaki of Rangiowhia have decided to postpone the Hautapu until 2024. Manawatia a Matariki will still go ahead down at the Kihikihi Domain.
Apakura Ruranga Trust
After having viewed the site today, we have checked the whenua and determined that it is not suitable for any events to be held on site. After consulting with Kaumatua, we as acting Kaitiaki of Rangiowhia have decided to postpone the Hautapu until 2024. Manawatia a Matariki will still go ahead down at the Kihikihi Domain.
Apakura Ruranga Trust
rangiaowhia
160 years hauhake celebration
DATE: Saturday 10 June 2023
TIME: 10am - 2pm
VENUE: 61 Rangiaowhia Road, Te Awamutu
AGENDA 10am Karakia (kaumatua present)
10.05am Waahi Mihimihi/Acknowledgements
10.30am Waahi Kapu Tii/Whakawhanaungatanga
11am Hauhake Demonstration Workshop (Lorinda & John)
11.30am Hauhake (Te Katoa I Taea)
12.30pm Kai nui
1.30pm Paataka Hapaki Overview Presentation (Lorinda/John)
2pm Packup (Te Katoa I Taea)
TIME: 10am - 2pm
VENUE: 61 Rangiaowhia Road, Te Awamutu
AGENDA 10am Karakia (kaumatua present)
10.05am Waahi Mihimihi/Acknowledgements
10.30am Waahi Kapu Tii/Whakawhanaungatanga
11am Hauhake Demonstration Workshop (Lorinda & John)
11.30am Hauhake (Te Katoa I Taea)
12.30pm Kai nui
1.30pm Paataka Hapaki Overview Presentation (Lorinda/John)
2pm Packup (Te Katoa I Taea)
Annual General Meeting
Date: Tuesday 28 April 2023
Time: 9.30am
Venue: 61 Rangiaowhia Road, Te Awamutu
Parking: Paddock North of Property
Hui Pack
-Election Candidates
-Chairperson's Report
-Treasurer's Report
-FY2022 Financial Report
-FY2022 Profit and Loss
-MACA Research Report
Rangiaowhia commemoration
Date: Tuesday 21st February 2023
Time: 6am -Karakia
Venue: 61 Rangiaowhia Road, Te Awamutu Parking located in paddock north of property Programme6am - Assemble at Kōhatu for Karakia7am - Parakuihi9.30am - Reassemble at Catholic Urupa10.30am - Proceed to St Pauls for blessing11.30am - Kai nui
Time: 6am -Karakia
Venue: 61 Rangiaowhia Road, Te Awamutu Parking located in paddock north of property Programme6am - Assemble at Kōhatu for Karakia7am - Parakuihi9.30am - Reassemble at Catholic Urupa10.30am - Proceed to St Pauls for blessing11.30am - Kai nui
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Wananga apakura - proposed trust deed
Date: Saturday 18th February 2023
Time: 10am - Karakia
Venue: 61 Rangiaowhia Road, Te AwamutuParking located in paddock north of property
Time: 10am - Karakia
Venue: 61 Rangiaowhia Road, Te AwamutuParking located in paddock north of property
He whakamoemiti ki rangiaowhia
Date: Saturday 5th November 2022
Time: 12.30pm - Manuhiri Meet at Gate for welcoming.
1.00pm - Karanga
Venue: 61 Rangiaowhia Road, Te Awamutu
Parking located in paddock north of property
HE KARAKIA & APAKURA AGM HUI
Date: Saturday 23rd April 2022
Time: 9:00AM- Registration opens | 10:00AM start
Venue: 61 Rangiaowhia Road, Te Awamutu
Time: 9:00AM- Registration opens | 10:00AM start
Venue: 61 Rangiaowhia Road, Te Awamutu
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APAKURA RüNANGA TRUST AGM
Date: Saturday 23rd April 2022
Time: 4:00 pm
Venue: 61 Rangiaowhia Road, Te Awamutu
Time: 4:00 pm
Venue: 61 Rangiaowhia Road, Te Awamutu
Ngāti APAKURA RECONCILIATION HUI
Date: Saturday 12th March 2022
Time: 9:00am
Venue: Copthorne Hotel- 110 Fitzherbert Avenue Palmerston North
Time: 9:00am
Venue: Copthorne Hotel- 110 Fitzherbert Avenue Palmerston North